Residents, commuters and businesses are being asked to share their views on designs for the Destination Farnham Road scheme, in a consultation which opened yesterday (Monday).

Last year the council was successful in a multi-million-pound bid to the government’s Levelling Up Fund Round 2 after developing a successful business case for major improvements to Farnham Road and its side roads. 

Following a consultation last year on the vision for the scheme, the council has developed a proposed design, including:

· a high-quality public space, and a reduced speed limit (20mph), through the main shopping area

· a new off-road, two-way cycle route, upgraded roads and footways, new/upgraded signalised and unsignalised pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities, better street lighting where needed, upgraded bus stops, and new parking facilities, along most of Farnham Road

· improvements to the small park, and changes to the car park, at the junction of Sheffield Road

· widened advisory cycle lanes, and further road improvements, along most of Sheffield Road

· a ‘cycle street’ along most of Furnival Avenue.

People can give their views on the design until Sunday 11 February.

Councillor Paul Kelly, lead member for highways, housing and transport, said: “This is a scheme which could transform Farnham Road and the surrounding roads, making the area better for residents, businesses, visitors and all road users.

“We consulted last year on the vision for the scheme and now we would like your input into the proposed design."

The Destination Farnham Road scheme aims to create an attractive, high-quality public space that will:

· enhance the local economy and help to create jobs by supporting businesses in the area

· improve the busy and active space that residents, businesses and visitors use every day

· help local residents who are impacted by the volume of people and cars in the area.

There will be public information drop-in sessions where people can find out more about the scheme.

These will be at The Centre, Farnham Road, Slough, SL1 4UT on:

· Tuesday 23 January, 2-7pm

· Thursday 25 January, 10am-4pm

· Thursday 1 February, 3-7pm.

The consultation closes on Sunday 11 February.

People can view the details, including artist’s impressions, and have their say online, or in a leaflet available from 18 December at Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, or from Britwell Library, Wentworth Avenue. 

Following the consultation, views will be taken into account when preparing the detailed design and a report will go to the council’s Cabinet.

Artist's impressions by Yogi Comms.